QA Processing Clerk - Nights

IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One (Medical and-Den

Daily Pay (NEW)

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development Tuition Reimburseme

Participation in the Public Service LO

403(b) with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Mem

Referral Rewards Perks Program

Job summary

Loyola Medical Center in the western suburbs of Chicago seeks a QA Processing Clerk for the Regional Clinical Laboratory. You will receive, register, and process specimens, verify patient information, prepare specimens for testing, and generate reports for delivery to care teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication with physicians, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Night shift options available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• Specimen management and problem solving.
• Excellent communication with physicians and clinics.
• Preferred: Epic Beaker experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and distributes specimens to the appropriate laboratory section.
• Processes and prepares specimens for testing and send out; prepares reports for faxing or delivery.
• Ensures accurate registration and placement of test orders with all required information.
• Maintains required documentation and verifies patient details.
• Maintains quality, safety and compliance across operations.

Skills

Specimen management

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic Beaker

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55. Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

About the Job

In this role, the QA Processing Clerk receives and distributes specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Processes and prepares specimens for testing and send out. Produces reports for faxing or delivery as needed and communicates appropriate information to the health care team. Ensure accurate registration and placement of test orders with all information required.

Here is what you'll do

Operations

• Performs contract management and LIS registrations.
• Maintains all required documentation.
• Places patient orders accurately.
• Identifies each patient accurately by verifying date of birth, spelling of last and first name.
• Labels all specimens correctly.
• Accurately receives specimens sent/brought to the laboratory, processing them in the most appropriate manner for the department or shift assigned.
• Prepares all specimens for send out to Reference Laboratories.
• Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment.
• Assesses the acceptability of the specimens sent/brought to the laboratory.

Customer Service

• Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care.
• Establishes, maintains, and improves strong positive relationships with the medical staff, the public, other Loyola Medicine departments and own department staff.
• Answers telephone promptly (within 3 rings) and handles all calls with courtesy and efficiency.
• Provides appropriate results and delivers accurate messages regarding specimen collection and processing.

Reporting

• Prints all applicable computer reports and distributes to appropriate areas or offices.
• Reviews computer reports, resolves any problems and makes appropriate corrections.

Materials Management

• Maintains adequate supply levels for assigned areas.

Quality and Compliance

• Maintains a safe environment following hospital policies and procedures, performs required safety checks.
• Maintains a high level of quality assurance.
• Reports all quality concerns according to policy.
• Met population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

Here is what you'll need

• Required: High School Diploma
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience
• Specimen management and problem solving
• Excellent communication with physicians and clinics
• Preferred: Epic Beaker

Perks & Benefit

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Daily Pay (NEW)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards Perks Program

Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Additional Resources

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.